Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are absorbed in their craft, passionately hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with love and dedication. They invite you to come and discover the stories behind their carvings and step inside our studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience.
You’ll get up close to the action and spend unforgettable one-on-one time with our artists, learning about the jade carving process and watching live carving demonstrations. As you embark on a journey into the rich history of pounamu, you’ll discover fascinating insights into the cultural significance of the stone and its traditional uses and values.
To top it all off, you will choose your very own piece of pounamu and learn how to string it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.
Available at 10.00 am, daily. Infant ages are 0-2 years.
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Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
What's included in Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
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Mountain Jade
Meet local artists as they craft jade by hand and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of our carving workshop. Your guide will take you on an in-depth journey into the history of jade carving in New Zealand, uncovering the significance of pounamu for Māori and exploring the traditional uses and values of the stone. You'll see the highlights of our jade gallery and then head to the studio to spend exclusive time with our artists, learning about the carving process and watching them work. After visiting the studio, you'll get to choose and string a piece of New Zealand pounamu, turning it into a necklace to take home and treasure forever.
Inclusions
- See a live jade carving demonstration
- Chance to spend exclusive time with New Zealand jade artists in their studio
- This is a fully guided experience with jade experts. Allow 40 minutes.
- A piece of New Zealand pounamu to take home.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Infant tickets (0-2 years) are free of charge but this tickets does not include a piece of pounamu.
- You do not get to carve your own pounamu. Instead, you will observe our artists carving.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people who cannot stand for 40-minutes as limited seating available
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Mountain Jade
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Ticket Redemption
Please come to Mountain Jade at 1288 Fenton Street Rotorua for your tour. There are two Mountain Jade locations in Rotorua, so please make sure you come to the correct address. Please arrive 5 minutes before your departure time.